Theory formation

Question 1

What is a moderater variable and what can have it effect on?

Answer 1

A factor that affects the relationship between two variables. It sometimes can have effect on the dependent variable with also having effect on the relationship between DV and IV

Question 2

What is a research hypothesis?

Answer 2

Is a tentative statement about the coherence between two or more variables

Question 3

What is the difference between directional and unidirectional hypothesis?

Answer 3

1. A directional hypothesis indicates the expected direction of the relationship.
2. An unidirectional hypothesis expect a relationship, but they do not indicate the direction

Question 4

What is the formula for the probability of finding at least one significant result with p < 0.05?

Answer 4

1 - (1-0.05)^number of variables